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Published 05 Oct, 2014 06:34pm

Eid across the world

Muslims around the world celebrate Eidul Azha to mark the end of the Haj pilgrimage by slaughtering sheep, goats, camels and cows to commemorate Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, on God's command.

Around the world, Muslims offer prayers and the ritual practice of slaughtering livestock to mark the end of the annual Hajj day. Muslims hug and felicitate each other on this auspicious occasion.

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